Hi Guys
I've noticed recently that on a poor road surface the car tends to skitter around both at the front and back. It is a 1999 2.0 litre and has only covered 43,000 miles.
Any pointers as to what to look for please?
Regards
Rambo

So I've never really understood exactly what's meant by tramlining. In fact it always sounds good news to me if a car goes round a bend like it's on rails!

But I have followed a few threads and know that tyres are invariably the first port of call. But it's not the only thing. Folk change suspension bushes and put strut braces on but usually there's a trade-off somewhere.

Front Axle:
- Replace front control arm rear bushings. Don't use OEM bushings. Use Z3M bushings, poly urethane or http://www.ebay.com/itm/Suspension-Cont ... 2362c3d453
- How old are your tires? Had 10 year old tires on the front that caused handling problems. Put them on the rear and new ones on the front and problem solved.

Rear Axle:
- 17 year old rubber bushings are getting soft, even with your low milage. Change sub-frame bushings as you may be getting a bit or rear end steering. If the car is your daily drive and comfort is the priority, then use OEM rubber on the 2.0 L Z3. If you don't mind a bit of an increase in NVH and you are after a stiffer suspension, use Poly Uethane
- Check your rear shocks. The OE shocks don't last. Disconnect the bottom bolt and push/pull to see what sort of action you have left. There should be resistance in both directions from the oil valving. There should also be a gas charge that will force the shock to extend. If you can hold the shock compressed with just a little hand force, then it's stuffed.